Clinical Educator - Surgical Services - Operating Room

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

22h•$81,640 - $210,434•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Clinical Nurse Educator - Operating Room (OR) New England Baptist Hospital Role Overview: We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative OR Clinical Educator to champion professional development, clinical excellence, and safety in our highly specialized Operating Rooms. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the continuous growth of our surgical nursing team, ensuring our clinicians deliver the world-class orthopedic surgical care New England Baptist Hospital is known for. By blending advanced clinical expertise with adult learning principles, you will design competency-based programs, mentor nurses at all career stages, and collaborate across disciplines to integrate evidence-based practices. If you are a natural leader with a passion for surgical nursing education, we invite you to help shape the future of our OR team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Required.
MA Registered Nurse (RN) License: Required (Commonwealth of Massachusetts).
BLS & ACLS: Required.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Preferred.
BLS Instructor: Preferred.
Specialty Certifications: CNOR (highly preferred), ONC, or ANPD preferred.
Clinical Experience: 5+ years of clinical nursing experience preferred (ideally in an OR/perioperative setting).
Educator Experience: Prior experience as a Clinical Educator or in a clinical instructional role preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs, competency-based modules, and real-time clinical training tailored to the perioperative environment.
Conduct proactive needs assessments using strategic tools to identify learning gaps, and develop educational plans to ensure staff demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and technical skills in the OR.
Lead unit orientation, product roll-outs, and emergency preparedness training. Act as an accessible mentor on the floor, modeling leadership behavior and fostering a supportive culture of continuous learning.
Support the integration of clinical research into daily practice, contributing to nursing research and incorporating the latest evidence-based findings into program development.
Work seamlessly with OR managers, the central education team, and educators across disciplines to support hospital-wide initiatives and promote a positive, cohesive working environment.
Partner with the Quality and Patient Safety teams to advance regulatory initiatives (including Joint Commission standards). Collaborate on the development and implementation of patient care policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Lead and actively engage in councils, committees, and task forces aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes (including serving as Chair or Co-Chair).